What is Friends of TOPS (FOT)?

Friends of TOPS (FOT) is a fundraising organization managed by family members or caregivers of children enrolled in TOPS. It is a 501(c)(3) tax deductible non-profit, administered by the TOPS Site Council. Our EIN is: 94-3142402. We support both curriculum enhancements and community building projects, making sure our faculty and staff have the resources they need to provide a complete experience for our kids.

Budget and Programs

Since each year’s fundraising goes towards programs that will take place in the following year, requests for funding are due in the spring of the prior school year. (E.g. for a program to be funded in school year 2025-2026, a request for funds would have been made in the spring of 2025.) The requests will be reviewed and the budget approved by Site Council, acting as the Friends of TOPS board.

Questions? contact treasurer@topsk8.org

Program Proposals

For the 2024-2025 funding cycle, the Friends of TOPS Board had guided discussions to reach funding decisions.  There is not a strict list of requirements for funding proposals. 

The community will be asked to submit program proposals for the 2025-2026 school year in Winter/Spring 2026.

Payments and Reimbursements

If you are in need of reimbursement or payment for a Friends of TOPS program, please use this online check request form to submit requests for payments and reimbursements.

For contractors and individuals being paid for services, please be sure to include a current W-9 form.

Before submitting a request, please speak with your program manager to make sure the expense meets their approval.